Château Ducru-Beaucaillou – Le Petit Ducru de Ducru-Beaucaillou 2021 – Saint-Julien Bordeaux France

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru 2021 is a Saint-Julien blend of Merlot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, combining fresh Cabernet character with polished fruit and elegant structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Merlot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Julien AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2021
• Aging: 12 months in Bordeaux barrels; 30% new oak, balance in one-year barrels
• Soil: Gunzian gravel
• Harvest: Hand harvested
• Winemaker: René Lusseau
• Style: Balanced, elegant dry red Bordeaux

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Intense crimson in color, with fresh Cabernet character, stewed red fruit, and controlled toasted notes. The palate has superb breadth while remaining elegant and balanced, finishing with impressive length.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A direct introduction to the Ducru-Beaucaillou house style
• Saint-Julien structure with polished, earlier-drinking accessibility
• Twelve months of measured barrel aging preserves freshness while adding depth

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef or veal
• Pork or duck
• Game and pigeon
• Roast chicken
• Mushrooms and truffles

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Bordeaux drinkers who want Saint-Julien character without excessive austerity
✓ Fans of balanced Cabernet-Merlot blends with a touch of Petit Verdot
✓ Buyers looking for an accessible introduction to Ducru-Beaucaillou
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-only reds